DIY faux enamel dots from paper

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10 жыл бұрын

These faux enamel dots can be made as you need them from project scraps, they are easy and practically free since you make them from leftovers. I hope you like this less-toxic alternative to melting beads and the less expensive option to buying the pricey scrapbook ones and this way you get a perfect match every time!
You will need:
scrapbook paper scraps
clear embossing powder (UTEE)
a stick with a glue dot on it
a heat gun (stamper's heat tool)
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@sylriveraflo 10 жыл бұрын

Those dots are great! Thanks so much for not giving up on the enamel dots and finding a new way to make them and sharing.

@dorismoore3472 7 жыл бұрын

Your a very smart woman!!! How you come up with all these great ways to make expensive items for just pennies on the dollar, or FREE!!! Amazing! Thank you so much, for all your great tips😋

@teremel81 10 жыл бұрын

You just blew my mind woman. Truly you're a national treasure!!!!

@kathysammartano4432 10 жыл бұрын

Lindsey, you are so amazingly clever! And you never let anything stop you. I love the enamel dots, too, but I refuse to pay the exorbitant prices they want for them. I'm going to be doing this very soon!!

@YorkieMom21 10 жыл бұрын

Lindsay, I've got to tell you that EVERYDAY I'm becoming a bigger fan of yours!!!!!!!!!

@thefrugalcrafter 10 жыл бұрын

that is so sweet Pam, thank you:)

@YorkieMom21 10 жыл бұрын

thefrugalcrafter . you are SO welcome and I would absolutely love it if you would stop by for a visit at my blog: yorkiemomsblog.blogspot.com/

@bridget22868 8 жыл бұрын

wow!That's the best, easiest, and cheapest way to make enamel dots I have seen. Great Job Lindsay! And they look just like the real thing. I know that's what I will do from now on. thanks for sharing this with us.

@deborahanne9793 7 жыл бұрын

Wonderful idea. Last night I was just thinking that I wondered about the off gassing from craft projects and here you are with a tutorial that has no smelly off gassing.

@jatiekay 10 жыл бұрын

Wow! We bow down to you Queen Lindsay! I just knew there was a more environmentally friendly-ish way to DIY the dots! TFS!

@amymclaughlin1201 7 жыл бұрын

Another great idea, a better match to the project AND cheaper!!! Lindsay, you're amazing. Thank you for sharing.

@reneelemos909 4 жыл бұрын

Omg genius! I dont like using metals or plastic pieces on my scrapbook pages. Im so happy i found you. Makes sense now paper to paper is the best! Thank you so much a new fan of yours.

@northernlightscrafts 10 жыл бұрын

I have to say I have had nothing but success with the DIY enamel dots and have done a couple of process vids but OH I agree with YOU! The matchy smatchyness of your paper "enamel dots" is just prefecto! Thanks for this!

@beveyhawco4758 6 жыл бұрын

Lindsay you are a genius, it works perfect . Thank you for sharing such an awesome idea.

@barbarabeattie6475 8 жыл бұрын

Really liked your idea for making enamel dots. You always find terrific ways to make things simple and easy . Really love all your tutorials

@melimel9265 10 жыл бұрын

U r such an inspirational person. Ty for all your tutorials. Keep em coming.

@dellarogers7075 10 жыл бұрын

I do love you Lindsay. I knew after that disaster you had that you would not give up until you figured it out and boy did you! They are fabulous and so easy and made to match and everything. Way to go Lindsay. Much better that the other ways.

@beckyschmidt8347 7 жыл бұрын

I stumbled on this today and I have to say, this is brilliant!

@joannajohnson4107 10 жыл бұрын

I think you are the original "smart and frugal" crafter because you don't buy all this stuff that I bought and now have room full of stuff that does not give me the satisfaction that crafting used to give me when I was poor and had to make everything or make do with what I had on hand. THANK YOU!!

@bhandy1000 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this! I've wanted enamel dots forever...this is a great solution.

@anngreene451 5 жыл бұрын

I've been watching you for years and somehow missed this video. Fantastic ideas for the tools too. Thanks for sharing. I saw your link on today's video, 1-6-2019. WooHoo.

@lisawaitt7086 10 жыл бұрын

Love how you don't give up, and you're so innovative! Way to go!

@letellier1990 10 жыл бұрын

Yet again......You amaze me!!!!! I love how your creative mind works!!!

@jeanieferretti4203 10 жыл бұрын

I was not expecting that idea at all. That is a cool idea and I have tons of the UTEE. Now I know what I'm doing with it. Thanks for the cool idea!!!

@uberfabelhaft 10 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! Look at the crafty brain on you! I'm totally making these.

@MandyM_81 10 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic....and it looks SOOO easy!! Thank you!!

@MelissaMcLawhorn 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting!!! I couldn't get my beads to melt right. This is sooooooo much better!!!

@cathiefarrar9326 10 жыл бұрын

Lindsey, you are truly fabulous (or AWESOME as you US-ites say lol). As soon as I start playing your videos my husband shouts out 'Hello Fruge!' We're both amazed at how you continually come up with something new - now that is awesome!!!!

@lorimcgarrity2146 9 жыл бұрын

Lindsay, you are such an inspiration. I have been making mine out of melted pony beads but you are limited to the same size and limited colors. When I first saw you doing this I thought, oh heck no, too time consuming. But you can just sit with paper and punches in front of the TV and work away. They are really pretty too. With the extra coating of Utee it really makes them shine and gives them added dimension so they wont smash down. I really thought I had seen about all of your videos but I keep finding new ones. You are one of my favorite artist to watch and learn from. Big Hugs!!!

@mollyminnick5922 10 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'll have to try this! You are so creative! thank you!!

@lesliev7874 10 жыл бұрын

Lindsey, your video's are always fun. and full of tips. Thanks for all you do.

@crizzyjj 10 жыл бұрын

Love it! This is so much better because I already have all that and I don't have to try and match beads. Thank you! You're awesome!

@anitaholmes6824 9 жыл бұрын

One of the best things I've seen in a long time. I always buy mine and they are not cheap! I will be making them now. TFS you super talented lady! Anita

@cdabugg 10 жыл бұрын

What a great idea! love the paper feather also.

@MaggieMoon1000 10 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic solution Lindsey!!!! Thank you so much, I was looking for an alternative, I don't have any beads, so this is perfect.

@MichellesHandmadeCreations 9 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. I watched A LOT of videos on melting the beads and everyone was saying different temps, pans, etc., but all cautioned about the fumes. I don't need fumes in my home with a very allergic husband and my own sensativity to fragrance. Love that your method has no fumes, or very little anyway, and the dots end up exactly matching your project. Yea! Thanks also for the tip to use glycerin for clear embossing!

@4551mac 5 жыл бұрын

I have never found glycerin.....tried Walmart, CVS, Rite Aid...where else should I look? thanks ! Love all your videos

@tiasmom6225 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, Lindsay! Absolutely brilliant. What an amazing way to make the most realistic looking and economical faux enamel dots. Your creative mind is genius. One of your new videos referred back to this video and I'm just in awe.

@thefrugalcrafter 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ruth!

@marthamurphy3913 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I love it. Now I know how I'm going to make flower centers -- domed paper with flocking!

@ireneherrera-shan7272 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great idea. Love love it. Thanks for sharing!

@bethlehem79 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I forgot that I had the thick embossing powder and was going to try the melt the bead technique but now I don't have to. Love how you show us to work with what we got :)

@genelee57 10 жыл бұрын

love your use of scraps!

@deemcmann7985 10 жыл бұрын

Love, love, love this idea!

@MsCurliegirlie 6 жыл бұрын

Lol I LOVE your perler bead story and the fumes! I will try this for sure! ☺️💕

@micheledickey4066 8 жыл бұрын

This is just crazy brilliant!!! Wow!!

@JayDub_143 7 жыл бұрын

your truly inspiring!!! love this!! definitely going to be my go to for my Valentine projects coming up!!! thanks a ton!!!

@Sandrishify 10 жыл бұрын

That is too cool for words. And so are you!

@cottagerose1 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lindsay. You are so smart. I will be using this today!!!

@juanitayoung4221 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I think I prefer this method better then melting. Don’t want to tried this in my oven. When warm weather arrives be something to do outside. For now this is best way of using some of my stash in different ways. Plus, I don’t want the fumes. Thanks for the tips. Always a pleasure learning from the tutorial.

@DevinTaylorCreations 10 жыл бұрын

This is one ROCKIN idea!!! It is quick, easy and fun...and like you said, you make then as you need them (whatever color). Right on!!! Thank you sooo much for sharing and the inspiration. Taylor:)

@lilaboss6894 3 жыл бұрын

I love your ingenuity!

@KH-lt3he 7 жыл бұрын

Love your ideas and creativity.

@lenoradavis3843 8 жыл бұрын

These look great!! Thanks for sharing!

@camillefulton7709 6 жыл бұрын

U AMAZE ME LINDSAY, HOW YOU CAN MAKE ANYTHING FROM NOTHING...THATS SUPER CREATIVE AND CLEVER. 😄 CAMILLE AUSTRALIA

@juliel338 10 жыл бұрын

WOW! Awesome idea!! Thanks for sharing, I am going to have to do this real soon!!!

@MsLeezza 10 жыл бұрын

You're amazing Lindsay -- so many great money saving tips!! Love this one!!

@wendythompson6299 10 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. Just love your videos.

@tanyac9428 10 жыл бұрын

These look much better than the enamel dots that you tried making,even the ones that turned out. I like how they can easily match your project and be cheap. Plus not take up storage space.

@IAMMAMA24 10 жыл бұрын

How clever is this!? Into my favourites it goes! Thanks for sharing. Rebekah

@SuperRocketdog1 8 жыл бұрын

What a fantastic idea! You always amaze me with how you figure things out for us! Thank you your great.😍

@path6741 10 жыл бұрын

I have never wanted a domed dot, but if I did now I know how to make it! TFS

@jillhoward1452 4 жыл бұрын

I just ran across this and had to try it right away! I used a chopstick as my pick up tool. I had the same experience as mentioned in the comments of the glue dot melting. I tried Ranger's Sticky embossing powder but had the same problem. I will be picking up some poster putty at some point for sure as this is such a great idea!

@Weasel0539 10 жыл бұрын

That's a useful technique for unusual coloured dots. I've had no problem melting pony beads, 15 minutes and done no smell and no mess. I did several tray fulls so I have a bag full ready

@suetownsend1932 6 жыл бұрын

Clever!! Thank you so much for sharing!

@debbiwailes1307 10 жыл бұрын

OMG you are amazing!! my family laugh at me for being frugal and inventive but they like the results keep posting your videos and i will tell my friends to check them out too xx

@thefrugalcrafter 10 жыл бұрын

Debbi Wailes thanks!

@cathyp.2185 9 жыл бұрын

I was just about to puchase some new enamel dots and I came across your video. Thanks! You saved me some cash!!

@melissasue19681 6 жыл бұрын

Woohoo!!! Amazingly Awesome Lindsay!!!

@sherlockhoka 10 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great way for great enamel dots. Love your videos. I always get something from each one I watch. Thanks for great tips.

@gailarita75 9 жыл бұрын

Love it and very easy to make. And best of all I have it all to make. Thanks Lindsay.

@craftybamafan 5 жыл бұрын

these are adorable!!!

@artticulation 10 жыл бұрын

Toooooo fun, I was going to try the plastic beads, glad I saw your video first about the fiasco. Don't use this kind of stuff to often so I'll go with the paper ones! Thanks!

@evetteurbino 10 жыл бұрын

AWESOOOOOMMMMEEEEE!!!!! That's great.....now I can make them instead of buying them. Thanks so much for your persistence.

@susanvanschuyver7900 5 жыл бұрын

This is a great hack for enamal dots! Great video.

@BeautyJournalByBia 10 жыл бұрын

Ahhh.... I was on the brink of buying UTEE when it was on sale but didn't. Now I'll keep a lookout for it. Another awesome idea. Thank you so much!!

@ckien4795 9 жыл бұрын

Those look great!

@RozWilloughby 10 жыл бұрын

Fantastic idea...many thanks Lindsay!!

@jenniferhovermale8488 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your videos!! You're always figuring out how to do things cheaper and easier!! Follower forever from WV

@patcyzauskas7216 8 жыл бұрын

That looks nice in a pinch!! This I'll try.

@Kim-kc1yw 9 жыл бұрын

Hi lindsay Once again another brilliantly clever idea is there no end to your talents,don't think so. Keep um coming.

@yolandamccurdy6277 7 жыл бұрын

You come up with the greatest ideas. Love this one. TFS.

@geldahlztrom642 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Lindsey I'm washing your tutorial on how to make the enamel dots very very cool and smart you make me look like I haven't even got started. And your leaf looks more like a feather to me than a leaf so it can be a leaf or a feather in the perception have a great day keep up your very intelligent good work cuz I do enjoy watching your Channel my name is Gail from Michigan have a great day God bless

@PallasYuiren 8 жыл бұрын

Just watched one of those 'melting beads' tutorials and was about to entirely remove the possibility from my arsenal. Love this idea way more!

@Monika-vn2ly 10 жыл бұрын

I love enamel dots, but they are so expensive... So thank you for sharing this easy technique which is SO good! Love this idea!

@notimetowork 10 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea! Thank you!

@lujeanmartin8429 10 жыл бұрын

So cool to have dots to match the project!!! Thank you!!! :)

@nyjanowsky 10 жыл бұрын

Love this ! Thanks so much!

@CraftyMomma05 10 жыл бұрын

Cool Beans! I love the idea of no fumes. AND, like you said, it will match the project better.

@catcraig808 9 жыл бұрын

genius! Thanks. This alone is worth subscribing.

@mariaigartua8842 8 жыл бұрын

omg i love this. can't wait to start doing some.

@midnightairpq 10 жыл бұрын

As always, ingenious ideas.

@artofmywill5113 8 жыл бұрын

This is great! Especially since there are always so many scraps left from bigger projects!!!!! :D Thanks for sharing!

@Warhammerag1 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect idea! Thank you!

@47bettie 10 жыл бұрын

Great idea Lindsay!!! Thank you for Sharing!!! Liz x

@barbarahallowell2613 6 жыл бұрын

Love LOVE love Trying tomorrow!!!!

@patriciajohnson6272 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. Can't wait to try it. Lindsay you really should post this as a Flash Back Friday.

@adepalacios 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Loved It!!

@irmern 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant !!!!!!! TY

@tphillips37 8 жыл бұрын

Amazing, cheap, and easy!

@Margaritabelle 10 жыл бұрын

Always inspirational, Thanks

@donnaokoniewski3761 8 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!! Just Plain Brilliant!! Thank You!!

@Dafneguasch 10 жыл бұрын

Thaks for sharing! Awesome idea! You're a genius!

@ArtisticHobo-TanyaMcAlexander 10 жыл бұрын

TY TY TY this makes me happy!!

@daciaclewis 10 жыл бұрын

Love your idea!